The next Generation of the legendary OC9 cartridge series Since its introduction more than 30 years ago, Audio-Technica’s pioneering moving coil OC9 cartridge series has been prized by demanding vinyl listeners and professional critics alike for its musical transparency, expression of sound and precise construction. An excellent affordable introduction to the characteristics that is moving coil. Features bonded Elliptical stylus and aluminium cantilever A neodymium magnet and pure iron yoke provides increased magnetic energy Threaded inserts in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to the headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws – no nuts required Aluminium body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and a superior audio reproduction Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process (PCOCC) is used for the coils to achieve the purest signal possible Elliptical Bonded Stylus Elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion. Easy mounting Threaded holes in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to the headshell, or integral tonearm, with just two screws M2.6 – no nuts or bolts required. Aluminium Body Aluminum body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and superior audio reproduction Made in Japan Produced in the Audio-Technica Fukui factory in Japan under strict quality control for precise manufacturing. Model AT-OC9XEB Mounting 1/2” centers / Threaded inserts Frequency Response 20 - 30,000 Hz Body Material Aluminium Channel Separation 25 dB (1 kHz) Output Channel Balance 1.5 dB (1 kHz) Output Voltage 0.32 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) Vertical Tracking Angle 20 degrees Vertical Tracking Force Range 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g) Stylus Shape Elliptical Bonded Stylus Size 0.3 x 0.7 mil Stylus Construction Bonded round shank Cantilever Aluminium pipe Coil Impedance 12 Ohms (1 kHz) Coil Inductance 25 μH (1 kHz) DC Resistance 12 Ohms Static Compliance 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne Dynamic Compliance 9 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz) Terminal Pins Brass Wire Used for Coil PCOCC (Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process.) Recommended Load Impedance Min 100 Ohms Weight 7.6 g Dimensions 17.3 (H) x 16.8 (W) x 25.7 (L) mm Accessories Included 1 non magnetic screw driver, 1 brush; 2 washers, 4 pairs of mounting screws: 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm 1 plastic protector Vil du lese mer om Audio-Technicas pickup'er? Klikk her for å se hele deres nyeste katalog med grundig info om hver modell, og mye annet interessant:  Audio-Technica Cartridges Catalogue